horse cremation

“I too have been through my own share of grieving the loss of loved ones and my fur babies,” says Erika Ricketts regarding her work at Eden Memorial Pet Care. Sharon Jantzen visits with Erika, a lover of all kinds of animals.

We all get so caught up in living our daily lives, that we sometimes forget to stop and think about things like “end of life preparations” or the dignity and honor associated with this transition. For animals, just as for humans, the “end of life” transition can happen abruptly or…

The idea of letting go of any animal is difficult, but with a horse, things can be particularly devastating. When a horse and rider truly become partners, the ending of that partnership is painful, and, let’s face it, it’s just not as easy to logistically plan for a dignified death with an animal of such size. Sharon Jantzen interviews a Sara Ruggerone who tells us her story of her beloved Arabian, “Huey”.